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Hong Chen, PharmD

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Hong Kui Chen, PharmD, is a graduate of The Ohio State University Pharmacy Class of 2022. He is currently working as a clinical research associate at Medpace, Inc, a contract research organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio. His work consists of traveling to various sites around the country and providing protocol training on new clinical trials or monitoring data. While he enjoys the traditional retail and hospital pharmacy settings, he wanted to expand and pursue this non-traditional role to see how clinical trials operate. He has a passion for being able to impact patients on a grand scale and even though his current role isn't able to provide the 1-on-1 patient interaction, he knows the  work that he is doing will have long lasting contributions to overall patient health. 

Articles by Hong Chen, PharmD

2022-11-06

Four Steps to Becoming a Pharmacist

by Hong Chen, PharmD

Pharmacists are medication experts, patient advocates, and the bridge between many healthcare providers. Students that have a love for science and healthcare should consider pursuing a career as a pharmacist.
2022-11-06

Requirements for Pharmacy School: What to Know Before You Apply

by Hong Chen, PharmD

As you begin your research into the different pharmacy school pathways, one common question that always arises is: what are the course requirements needed to apply to a PharmD program?
2022-11-06

Remote Pharmacy Jobs: The Future of Pharmacy Work

by Hong Chen, PharmD

Discover the rise of remote pharmacy jobs as the new norm, where pharmacists embrace the flexibility and productivity of working from home. Explore the types of remote positions available and how technology is reshaping pharmacy careers.
2022-11-06

Writing the Personal Statement for Pharmacy School: A 5 Step Checklist

by Hong Chen, PharmD

At some point in your life, you’ve likely written a personal statement. Perhaps while applying to your undergraduate program, some of your schools required you to include an essay describing your achievements, yourself, and what you hope to accomplish in your time at their university.
2022-11-06

PharmD Accelerated Programs: Everything You Need to Know

by Hong Chen, PharmD

The thought of being able to complete a health science professional program such as a pharmacy education at an accelerated pace sounds extremely appealing, especially to those that are sure that they want to absolutely pursue a career in pharmacy practice.
2022-11-06

An Honest Opinion About How Long It Takes to Become a Pharmacist

by Hong Chen, PharmD

In this article, I'll provide an honest opinion as to how long it takes to become a practicing pharmacist.